Key temples, respectful dress, temple etiquette and meditation places open to visitors.
Temples and meditation
Plan a successful 9 temples Chiang Mai day trip with a pre-arranged itinerary. Start at Doi Suthep, then explore the old city. Includes essential travel tips.
5 Oct 2026
Temples and meditation
A guide for foreigners interested in meditation practice in Chiang Mai, covering preparation, booking, attire, and etiquette to know before your trip.
7 Sept 2026
Temples and meditation
Thai temple etiquette in Chiang Mai: cover shoulders and knees, shoes off before halls, women don't touch monks, never point your feet at a Buddha.
5 Sept 2026
Temples and meditation
All three fit in one long day from Chiang Mai: about 380 km return on a 10–12 hour Chiang Rai day (4,800 THB). Leave early; stop order and what to wear.
3 Sept 2026
Temples and meditation
Planning a half-day temple tour in Chiang Mai Old City but don't know where to go? A local driver recommends routes and precautions for you.
2 Sept 2026
Temples and meditation
With elderly companions, take the lift rather than the steep Naga staircase. Expect queues from late morning to afternoon; go early or before closing.
1 Sept 2026
Temples and meditation
Chiang Mai temple dress code: cover shoulders and knees, no see-through clothes, shoes off in halls. Applies at Doi Suthep and Wat Chedi Luang too.
19 Aug 2026